Nickel sheet and foil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported nickel sheet and foil worth $17.3 million (364 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 126 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 672 t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 869 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 619 t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 658 t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 659 t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 564 t |
Where the United States imports nickel sheet and foil from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Japan (35%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.4M | 37% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 35% |
| France | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Austria | $889K | 5.2% |
| China | $773K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $613K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $546K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $259K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 1.2% |
| India | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.36 per kg, 130% above the world average of $20.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel sheet and foil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported nickel sheet and foil worth $9.4 million (173 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 57 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (20%), Sweden (15%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.8M | 20% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $720K | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $657K | 7% |
| Italy | $655K | 7% |
| Denmark | $580K | 6.2% |
| India | $499K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $478K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $423K | 4.5% |
| China | $348K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel sheet and foil imports (HS 7506.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7506.10: Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sheet and foil imported by the United States?
The United States imported nickel sheet and foil worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 126 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel sheet and foil to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Japan (35%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel sheet and foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.36 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $20.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel sheet and foil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export nickel sheet and foil?
Yes. The United States exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Sweden and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel sheet and foil?
The HS code for nickel sheet and foil is subheading 7506.10. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7506 page.
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